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The mountains of Geilo, Norway - Photo: Marius Rua
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The mountains of Geilo, Norway

Geilo

Geilo is a mountain village halfway between Oslo and Bergen. It is known for good skiing during winter, and hiking, cycling and fishing during summer.
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Tour suggestions

Here are some suggestions for excursions in and around Geilo. Drive your own car, use a bicycle or go for a journey with the Bergen or Flåm Railways.
Interest: Tour suggestions, Mountains

Attractions

Experience Geilo as it used to be century ago. Visit stave churches, local museums and learn about the knife and tool manufacturing in the area.
Interest: Buildings and Monuments, Museums & Galleries

Where to stay

In Geilo you can choose from fashionable, modern or traditional hotels, apartments, chalets, cabins and mountain lodges.
Interest: Where to stay

Getting here and around

Geilo is easily accessible by car, and there are daily train and bus connections from Oslo and Bergen. The closest airport is at Fagernes.
Interest: Transportation

What to do

Start your hiking trip at Geilohøgda, join a two-day riding trip, try river rafting in Numedalslågen or go off-road biking.
Interest: Hiking, Cycling, Fishing, Water activities, Extreme sports, Riding & Sledging, Mountains

Eat and drink

In Geilo, you will find exciting bars, pubs, cafés and exclusive hotel restaurants. Here are some recommended places to eat.
Interest: Food & Drink

Shopping

The centre of Geilo is a modern meeting point with a wide selection of stores and service facilities.
Interest: Shopping

Winter without skis in Geilo

Go for a sleigh ride or a snowmobile safari.
Interest: Winter without skis, Mountains

Alpine skiing in Geilo

Geilo offers a selection of slopes, some of which are floodlit at night. There is a good terrain park for snowboarding.
Interest: Skiing, Mountains

About Geilo

Tourist information along the Adventure Road

There are several tourist information offices along the Adventure Road.

Tourist information in Geilo

The tourist information office is situated in the middle of the village centre.
Interest: Tourist information

Key facts about Geilo

Geilo has 2,500 inhabitants and the village centre is located 800 metres above sea level.
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Geilo Geilo
Where to stay in Geilo Where to stay
Summer activities in Geilo What to do
Attractions in Geilo Attractions
Getting to Geilo and around Getting here and around
Hiking in Geilo Hiking
Tour suggestions in Geilo Tour suggestions
Tourist information in Geilo Tourist information in Geilo
Key facts about Geilo Key facts about Geilo
Shopping in Geilo Shopping
Recommended places to eat in Geilo Eat and drink
Cross-country skiing at Geilo Cross-country skiing at Geilo
Alpine skiing in Geilo Alpine skiing in Geilo
Winter without skis in Geilo Winter without skis in Geilo
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